Bambu Lab is selling the P1S 3D printer through its US store for $399.99, a $300 cut from the $699 price cited by Tom’s Hardware. The printer is listed as in stock, and the deal puts the enclosed CoreXY machine back at what Tom’s Hardware describes as the lowest price it has seen for this model so far.
The discount is not a one-off fire alarm. Tom’s Hardware says Bambu Lab has dropped the P1S to this level several times in recent months, so buyers should treat the price as a recurring low rather than a brand-new collapse. Still, for people trying to get into 3D printing without buying a bare-frame tinkering project, the hardware on offer is the point.
The P1S arrives semi-assembled, and Tom’s Hardware says setup can take about 15 minutes. That matters because entry-level 3D printers can still demand a lot of calibration before they behave. The P1S includes automatic bed leveling, which helps set the print surface position before a job starts, and slicer presets that let users choose print settings without manually tuning every parameter from scratch.
What the P1S includes
The P1S is a fully enclosed printer. That enclosure helps when printing with materials that prefer a warmer, more stable chamber, according to Tom’s Hardware. It is not the largest machine in its class, but its 256 x 256 x 256 mm build volume gives it a substantial cube-shaped work area for a budget-focused printer.
The print bed uses a textured PEI spring steel sheet. Tom’s Hardware says that surface made finished models easier to remove in its testing. The printer ships with Bambu Lab’s proprietary 0.4 mm nozzle and a direct drive extruder. In practical terms, the filament feed sits close to the hot end, which can give the printer tighter pressure control while extruding plastic. Tom’s Hardware links that design to better accuracy and less wasted filament.
Speed is part of the pitch. The P1S has a stated acceleration limit of 20,000 mm/s². Acceleration is not the same as final print speed, and print quality still depends on material, settings, and the model being produced, but the figure gives the printer more headroom than many slower budget machines.
Connectivity is broad enough for both desk-side and remote use. The P1S supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, according to Tom’s Hardware, and it also has a microSD card slot for loading models directly. A built-in LCD and control panel handle local settings. The printer also includes a time-lapse camera that can be used to monitor or replay a print job.
Why the older model still matters
Tom’s Hardware says the P1S has since been replaced by the P2S in its best 3D printer guide. That does not erase the older model’s value at this price, especially for buyers who care more about a proven enclosed printer than owning the newest revision.
The review site still points to its high review score for the P1S and frames the current $399.99 listing as a strong option for beginners and experienced users working within a tighter budget. Stock has moved around during prior sales events, according to Tom’s Hardware, so availability may be the part of this deal that changes before the spec sheet does.
This story draws on original reporting from Tom's Hardware.
